Artist, dancer, educator and Cultural adviser - Alison Simpson will undertake many roles at Giiyong Festival including MC, dance mentor, dancer and Johnny Cake cooker!

Bambarang Men’s Group is an all-Indigenous men’s group who are from the Yuin/Monaro area. They specialise in sharing and practising culture and making traditional wooden artefacts.

Ray Timbery is a Bidjigal Dharrawal  / Monero Jaitmatang man, born and raised on Dharrawal Dhurga country . He is the CEO and founder of Gadhungal Marring and will be sharing stories through dance and presenting a Fishing Spear workshop.

Luke Hyatt is a proud Wotjobuluk , Gunai-Kurnai, Minang man who works at Birrigai Outdoor School as an indigenous ranger. With years of experience in cultural burning, land and Cultural heritage management, Luke is passionate about sharing his knowledge and connection to the land with others. He will form part of our Cultural Burning panel discussion.

Kate Williams is a proud Darug and Yuin woman raised on Ngunnawal Country. She is passionate about helping create opportunities for Aboriginal people to strengthen their skills in environmental restoration and cultural land management, ensuring this knowledge continues to be shared with future generations. She will be part of the Cultural Burning Panel.